Business Architect Jobs

Business architects connect an organization’s strategy to the capabilities, operating models, processes, and technology needed to deliver it. Explore vetted Business Architect opportunities on Ladders, including senior roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Openings and requirements vary by employer and location.

What Does a Business Architect Do?

Business architects analyze how an organization creates value and translate strategic goals into practical plans for change. Their work may include defining business capabilities, documenting current and future operating models, mapping processes, identifying gaps, and coordinating transformation initiatives across business and technology teams.

Common Business Architect Responsibilities

  • Connect enterprise strategy to business capabilities, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
  • Design or improve operating models, organizational structures, and end-to-end processes.
  • Develop architecture artifacts such as capability maps, value streams, and business blueprints.
  • Partner with executives, product leaders, IT teams, and stakeholders to assess change impacts.
  • Identify opportunities to improve customer experience, efficiency, resilience, and growth.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for strategic thinking, business analysis, stakeholder facilitation, and clear communication. Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, process modeling, operating-model design, and transformation planning can be valuable. Specific qualifications vary; some roles prefer a relevant degree, industry expertise, or professional certifications.

Business Architect Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as seniority, industry, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore Business Architect listings in this compensation range. Senior architects may advance into enterprise architecture, strategy, transformation leadership, or executive roles.

Find Business Architect Jobs on Ladders

Browse Business Architect opportunities and compare role requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details. Use Ladders to find professional positions that match your experience and career goals.

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$110K - $140K *

Champion compliance excellence by conducting hands-on reviews and mock exams for investment advisers and broker-dealers, ensuring clients remain exam-ready while fostering strong relationships and men...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $163K *

Join a dynamic Solutions Architecture team to tackle complex technology challenges, drive customer success, and enhance product offerings across diverse industries. Your expertise will shape outcomes...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by managing financial coordination, stakeholder relationships, and full-lifecycle oversight. Drive effective communication and risk management while adapting to changing priori...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Lead MEP strategies and oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality outcomes while fostering a culture...

Minnesota, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $197K *

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Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$154K - $232K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $160K *

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United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your legal career by supporting diverse commercial agreements and compliance matters. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and leverage your expertise in software licensi...

Sacramento, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $128K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. Play a key role in troubleshooting, capacity planning, and implementing vital infra...

Key West, FLRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $172K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $158K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key Business Analyst/Product Manager in a Scaled Agile environment, translating business objectives into actionable features and capabilities, while collaborating acro...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Explore innovative strategies for organizational change management, driving successful project transitions and integrating emerging technologies while ensuring effective communication and collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

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Green Bay, WIRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive growth by building relationships and exceeding sales quotas through effective prospecting and discovery calls. Join a dynamic team focused on revolutionizing the energy industry with innovative...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $185K *

Lead enterprise-level architectural initiatives to enhance endpoint technologies, guiding modernization efforts and integrating emerging solutions across multiple divisions while ensuring security and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $118K *

Lead the charge in architecting Oracle NetSuite solutions, driving operational excellence and client success through effective project management, data analysis, and relationship building while mentor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $190K *

Drive the unification of diverse analytics applications by providing technical leadership and hands-on engineering expertise. Collaborate with teams to design scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing implementation operations for high-volume customer segments. Drive efficiency, scalability, and quality while managing diverse teams to onboard and implement WFM and payr...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Business Architect?question toggle

    A Business Architect helps translate an organization’s strategy into business capabilities, operating models, processes, and change plans. The role often bridges business leaders and technology teams.

  • What does a Business Architect do day to day?question toggle

    Typical work can include mapping capabilities and processes, assessing operating models, identifying gaps, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and creating roadmaps that support strategic change.

  • What qualifications are common for Business Architect jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer. Many positions value business analysis or enterprise architecture experience, strategic and communication skills, process or capability modeling, and familiarity with transformation programs. Some employers prefer a relevant degree or certification.

  • How much do Business Architects earn?question toggle

    Business Architect pay varies by experience, employer, industry, and location. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Business Architect opportunities.

  • Where can I find Business Architect jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Business Architect openings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with listed compensation of $100,000 or more.